Jagbags

Who is the greatest late night talk show host of them all? Who is the worst? And who were the finest guests in talk show history? In the latest episode of Jagbags, Beave and Len break down the entire genre and discuss favorites (and non-favorites). Also, Beave discovers a new hatred of Len's, which he has quietly filed away for an opportune moment. We also wind up the Madonna bracket, lament the d...

Long time Jagbags listener Bruce Hollett joins Len and Beave to lend his EXPERTISE to a discussion of Bob Dylan's albums, songs, lyricism and overall cultural impact. We provide our respective lists of Top Five Dylan albums, songs, and cover versions. You don't need to be a Dylan fan to enjoy this hour of back-and-forth. Plus, the guys talk Lollapalooza, sports, music, and hawk their incredibly po...

Len and Beave assess the life and work of the living legend Madonna. What are her best albums? Or is she primarily a singles artist? We go through her controversies, her past relationships, her films (gulp), and her music. Plus we read another congratulatory fax to the guys, talk the end of the Cubs core, the Cleveland Guardians, and much much more!

Len and Beave celebrate the one-year anniversary of Jagbags with a sumptuous meal, a Facebook livestream, and a podcast dedicated to the life and films of Mr. Sean Penn! We also read certified letters of congratulations from celebrities, list our favorite episodes of the past year, and talk sports and music as well. It's a JAM-PACKED podcast episode, and we thank YOU the Jagbags listener for tunin...

If you love a good sports book, then this is the podcast episode for you. We each go over our ten favorite sports books of all time, from baseball to golf to hoops to football (barely). We also talk the NBA Finals, argue over the Cubs, make expert recommendations, and extol the "greatness" of Titus Welliver. We also made our triumphant return to the hardwood, and dissect our respective shooting an...

In the most personal episode of Jagbags yet, Beave talks to Len about his all-time favorite NBA player LeBron James. Where does he rank as far as all-time basketball greats? Has he gotten over The Decision? Was he overhyped coming out of high school, or strangely not hyped enough? We also talk the musings of Scottie Pippen, more merchandise mishaps, and Len's new IHOP privileges. Tune in!

Beave and Len explore the cinematic career of the living legend himself Brad Pitt. Which films are his best? Is he in fact a good actor? And how did he revolutionize Hollywood? Tune in for our expertise, plus a spirited discussion of MLB, the NBA playoffs, "I Recommend", and Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums. Also, a dissatisfied listener writes in via certified mail, which leads to an EXTENSIVE disc...

Sound engineer, composer and producer extraordinaire Declan Beyer joins Jagbags to discuss his favorite topic of all time:  action movies.  What are the very best action movies ever made?  Are Marvel movies action movies?  What's the best action movie no one has ever seen?  Keanu Reeves or Harrison Ford?  Tune in for #expertise!

Special guests Rita Chandler and Jessie Beyer return to the program, and their energy is truly infectious! They go through all things Harry Potter for you, the Jagbags listener. Which are better, the books or the movies? Which characters are your favorite? Least favorite? Who is the best villain of the series? Plus all things sports and music. Give us a listen and tell a friend!

The noted cinema authority Eric Roach joins Jagbags for a SPIRITED discussion of the work of Mr. Quentin Tarantino. Which movies are his best? His worst? What Tarantino characters stand out the most to you? Find out which actors almost got key roles in Pulp Fiction, and stick around afterwards for a breakdown of the NBA playoffs and the week that was in MLB. Finally, the guys discuss the latest Fa...

Was it Bowie or Abba? Queen or Led Zeppelin? The Bee Gees or Fleetwood Mac? It takes two brave experts to tackle this subject, and Jagbags breaks it down and supplies you the correct answer. Plus, we talk MLB, the NBA playoffs, Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums, and our WILD day at Wrigley Field! It takes a podcast THIS BIG to fit it all in!!

Len and Beave welcome acclaimed literary authority Colin Milroy to the program, where they talk the work of the novelist Stephen King. Are his books of the last decade even better than his earlier, iconic novels? What is the all-time scariest King book? What are the top 5 movies based on King novels? WE FEARLESSLY ANSWER. Plus, the NBA playoff preview, the week that was in MLB, the upcoming social...

Beave and Len take on the combined solo efforts of John, Paul, George and Ringo, and break them down for your musical pleasure. What's the best solo Beatle LP? The most underrated? The worst? The guys also compile their very own 35-minute playlist of solo Beatles songs, which is a nearly impossible task. All this, plus the week in sports, album reviews, and general old guy nonsense. Tune in!

Put on your headphones, light some incense, and get the lava lamp out of storage -- cause we're gonna talk prog rock and it's gonna get loud. What are your favorite prog rock bands? What IS prog music? Have you ever heard a King Crimson record? Is Styx prog, or classic rock? Do you like Tool but dislike Tool fans? And what of the band Toehider? Also, Len deepens his love of Kanye, Beave bemoans th...

Len and Beave welcome the legendary Kirk Pynchon to Jagbags, and the topic is one of Kirk's favorites -- the life and work of the one and only Wesley Snipes. From "Blade" to "White Men Can't Jump" to "Coming 2 America", we work to get to the heart of Mr. Snipes' appeal and share that with you! We also talk the Bears' amazing draft, moan about the Cavs and Bulls, and review about 75 different album...

Beave and Len break down the career and movies of the living legend himself, Denzel Washington. Which movies are your favorite, and which Denzel movie do you think wins Len's latest bracket? Also, Len pushes for a podcast devoted entirely to the song "That's What Friends Are For", the guys receive an angry fax from a fan of "Mank", and they discuss Ken Burns' latest documentary (and his Chicago ar...

Len and Beave talk the movies of Brad Bird, Pete Docter, and the other geniuses at Pixar Animation Studios. They discuss their favorite (and least favorite) Pixar movies, best moments, most unforgettable characters, before the whole thing devolves into an argument over .38 Special. Join us before the whole thing turns into a train wreck! They also talk MLB, NBA, the Oscars, and much more!

We are through messing around on this podcast! The subject is Led Zeppelin. The guest is Scott OKen. The result are jams upon jams, followed by more TABLE-BUSTING JAMS!! We talk through Jimmy Page's best solos, rank our favorite Zep songs, and rate the band members' overall individual place in music history. Hear OKen disparage Beave's preparation! Marvel at OKen's controversial takes (Tangerine)!...

Len and Beave welcome Jagbags baseball correspondent Anthony D'Andrea for two PLUS hours of nothing but baseball! No record reviews, movie talk, or .38 Special jokes. Just the national pastime and thoughts on the Cubs, White Sox and Indians. Plus the guys make their fearless postseason predictions and preview who could win MVP and Cy Young awards. Tune in and tell a friend!

In preparation for Len's upcoming bracket, the guys get down to business and dissect the work of the living legend Mr. Stevie Wonder. What is his best song of all-time? His best album? His most underrated work? And was his string of 70s albums the finest run in music history? Len and Beave sit down to provide YOU their expertise. Additionally, the guys talk March Madness, Oscar movies, and the gen...

The Oscar nominations for 2021 have been released, and Jagbags is here to break it down for your listening entertainment! We talk egregious Oscar snubs as well, plus some Oscar trivia. We spend way too much time on Sean Penn, and also talk March Madness, Len's entire history with Stacey King, plus the time Beave personally heckled the Red Rifle himself, Mr. Andy Dalton. Tune in IMMEDIATELY!

March Madness is BACK and Beave and Len have you covered! Tune in for an expert assessment of this year's NCAA men's basketball bracket, and hear the picks to win it all. Then the guys switch gears and talk the current roster of nominees for the Rock Hall of Fame. Also: Who's not in the Hall, but should be? And who's in but should NOT be? Put a little #Jagbags in your ear!

Len and Beave finally tackle the billion-dollar juggernaut that is the Star Wars franchise. They talk their favorite movies and characters from the series, and Len tries to keep a straight face while Beave describes his relative hatred for a movie he has seen four times. From Darth Maul and Grand Moff Tarkin to the Ewoks and the insufferable Jar Jar Binks, this episode has it all! (Pictured: Beave...

In the most expertise-filled episode of Jagbags yet, Beave and Len discuss their favorite film directors. Len makes several excellent points while Beave spaces out. Beave goes full-on pretentious with his picks while Len injures himself through excessive eye-rolling. But they agree on Scorsese and Spike Lee! Tune in for film discussion, plus sports, album reviews, and more!

In this latest episode, Beave and Len discuss all things Genesis. Did the band crumble after Peter Gabriel's departure, or improve? Why the hate for Phil Collins? Were Mike and the Mechanics in fact good? Also, Beave unleashes his singing voice (to Len's dismay), Len forgets an album seconds after he's done listening to it, and as always, a CRUCIAL Fedora Jazzman update. Tune in!